Lee Lynch

Lee Lynch has been writing lesbian fiction since the 1960s, and is an important influence in modern lesbian literature. Her syndicated column, The Amazon Trail, has been running since 1986. She lives with her wife, Elaine Mulligan Lynch, in the Pacific Northwest.

stories by Lee Lynch

The Amazon Trail: The Terminator

The Amazon Trail: The Terminator

This month, Lee Lynch braves corn allergies and emotional sensitivities and goes to the movies for the first time in years -- where she discovers a surprising fondness for the latest Terminator sequel. This week I went to the movies. It’s been a long time since I’ve...

The Amazon Trail: Damned If I Know

The Amazon Trail: Damned If I Know

In this month's Amazon Trail, Lee Lynch expresses the feelings of powerlessness and frustration the current Supreme Court wranglings over LGBTQ civil rights have inspired in many of us. Damned if I know whether or not all the rabble rousing of the last sixty years has...

The Amazon Trail: Global Warning

The Amazon Trail: Global Warning

In this month's Amazon Trail, Lee Lynch raises concerns about the possibility for censorship in our increasingly net-based society. I used to encourage LGBTQ (aka Q) people to write by telling them, “We need to make sure they can’t burn all the books.” While the...

The Amazon Trail: The Good Things in Life

The Amazon Trail: The Good Things in Life

In this month's Amazon Trail, Lee Lynch takes time amid our chaotic socio-political climate to enjoy the finer things. Like ice cream. As disheartened as I am about all that is going on in our country and our planet, there are times when I have to appreciate the good...